Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis, MN2501 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-874-3737
Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD) is a private, nonprofit four-year and post-graduate college specializing in the visual arts. MCAD is one of just a few art colleges in the United States to offer a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Comics (BFA-C). The college also offers a low-residency Master of Fine Arts in Visual Studies (MFA-VS) program.
Founded in 1886, MCAD is one of the oldest and most respected art colleges in the country. The college’s campus is located in the historic Warehouse District of downtown Minneapolis. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
MCAD offers a comprehensive education in the visual arts, with an emphasis on creative thinking, problem solving, and communication skills. The college’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career in the arts, whether as an artist, designer, educator, or entrepreneur.
MCAD’s faculty is comprised of working artists and designers who are committed to teaching and mentoring their students. The college’s small class sizes and individualized attention create a supportive environment that fosters creativity and personal growth.
MCAD’s alumni include many successful artists, designers, and entrepreneurs. The college’s location in the Twin Cities provides students with access to a vibrant arts community and a wealth of internship and job opportunities.
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 760
Acceptance Rate: 54.68%
Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://mcad.edu/
Financial Aid: https://mcad.edu/financial-aid
Annual Costs
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $55674
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $55674
Return on Investment Rating
The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Minneapolis College of Art and Design is $206419.11. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.
We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Minneapolis College of Art and Design. For graduates of Minneapolis College of Art and Design, we saw an average early-career income of $51900.00 and mid-career income of $90600.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.